The Archive · 1934

Of Asia Kiangsi Decides On

Own "Miss China"

Beauty is not only just skin. deep butt in the light of legislative. action Lune province of Kiangsiy it must ful' specications Laid down ina fet of regulations promulgated by the Henceforth, the Miss China of /Kiangsi must adhere to these matronly injunctions:

1.—The length of gowns of women should be about the height of the ankle.

2—The collar should not be too high but the distance between the collar and the cheek must be not less [than one inch and half.

3.—Sleeves must not be too short, the minimum length being down to the elbow.

i—The openings on both sides of owns must not be higher than the '5.—No woman is allowed to wear tight clothes 6.—Stockings must be worn and legs must not be exposed.

7.—All women must comb their hair backward and it should not be longer than their necks,

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